Scrum Master I

5 - 6 years

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Role Description Role Proficiency: Partner with up to two business and technology teams to plan and execute tactical and strategic efforts; delivering the business vision. Outcomes Team coordination: Ensure teams operate to agreed team cadence. Provide support to help teams reflect learn and improve on their Agile practice Dependency coordination: Support teams to ensure smooth collaboration among ‘extended’ team members wherever required and enable clear visualisation of dependency blockers Track and manage team Visual Management Boards: Help teams maintain their team data and collateral; keeping them relevant over time to changing needs of the business Continuous improvement: Provide mentoring support to Product Owners and team members to refine their understanding of Agile practices Support Product Owners in each team to engage inform influence and negotiate with stakeholders using product backlogs (prioritized based on value) as the basis for discussions. Work with the Agile coach to ensure alignment to Agile values and principles. Measures Of Outcomes Percent of increase in Agile maturity as defined by the maturity tools i.e. adoption of Agile practices and participation within the team Percent of achievement in OKRs or KPIs as defined for project / program Number of contributions to Scrum Master guilds to improve Agile adoption; creating sustainability Outputs Expected Change Agent: Facilitate team events to drive Agile practices (e.g. daily stand up sprint planning sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives). Conduct regular check- ins with all team members to provide performance feedback and offer coaching and mentoring Create and maintain team metrics to monitor and measure teams performance (e.g. Velocity Burndown CFD’s cycle time etc) Coach the team the product owner and business stakeholders on Agile practices and processes (e.g. methodology acceptance criteria user stories estimation etc.) Provide training for the team on Agile concepts various practices and frameworks as required Effectively use a variety of collaboration tools (e.g. Mural Miro MS Teams Zoom etc) to stimulate collaboration and transparency Skill Examples Understand the business requirements and interact with SMEs at various stages of development Understand the customer's technology landscape and requirements Identify improvements for the release management process release schedule and plan Understand RACI Matrix and Governance Framework for related projects Promote continuous knowledge management The ability to cut through unnecessary work and focus only on the essentials Exhibits sound judgment under pressure with the ability to remain calm under stress Possesses motivation and coaching skills; guiding and supporting teams throughout a project The ability to think and make decisions quickly in rapidly changing circumstances A true Servant leader with the relevant skills and competencies Demonstrate conflict resolution skills to effectively facilitate the team business stakeholders and project delivery. Knowledge Examples Experience applying a variety of patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (example: Retrospective formats handling bugs Backlog Prioritization collaboration team building techniques etc.) Passion for Agile software development. Understanding of fundamentals of software development processes and procedures. Recognizing the value of commitments to delivery made by a development team. Comprehension of incremental delivery and the benefit of metrics. Understand the necessity of backlog tracking and grooming burndown metrics velocity and task definition. Familiarity with common Agile practices and better development practices Willingness to adhere to and promote adopted methodologies tools and standards to ensure consistency and compliance with defined standards. Additional Comments Key Responsibilities: Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies: Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives. Agile Coaching: Coach and mentor teams on Agile best practices, Scrum principles, and help them improve their processes to maximize efficiency. Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Product Owner and development team to ensure the team is focused on delivering high-value features, removing roadblocks, and improving team dynamics. Sprint Planning & Backlog Management: Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that stories are well-defined and ready for development. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the team and the overall process. Encourage a culture of feedback and iterative development. Remove Impediments: Act as the team’s protector by identifying and removing any obstacles that hinder the team’s progress. Reporting & Metrics: Track and report on team progress using appropriate Agile metrics (e.g., burndown charts, velocity) to stakeholders, and provide insights on team performance. Stakeholder Communication: Work closely with stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met while keeping them informed of progress and potential risks. Foster a Collaborative Environment: Promote a positive, collaborative, and self-organizing team culture that thrives on trust and mutual respect. Required Skills and Qualifications: Experience: 5-6 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments. Certification: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile/Scrum certification. Knowledge of Agile Frameworks: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and related best practices. Team Leadership: Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions and present ideas clearly. Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remove roadblocks for the team. Tools & Software: Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, or similar. Preferred Skills: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe): Familiarity with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks is a plus. Coaching Experience: Prior experience coaching junior Scrum Masters or teams on Agile methodologies. Industry Knowledge: Experience in Telco industry is preferred. Skills SCRUM ,Project Management,AGILE Show more Show less

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